Automation Decision Panel: What’s Next After the Hype?

01 Jul 2026
Warehouse. & Yard. Theatre
Automation , Innovation , Supply Chain
After the first wave of automation investment, what comes next? This session looks beyond the hype to explore how operators should prioritise future automation projects. Covering robotics, AMRs, sortation, labour availability, WMS/WCS integration, scalability and ROI, the panel will help visitors understand where automation genuinely belongs in their next investment plan and how to avoid costly mistakes when moving from ambition to implementation.
Chairperson
Hilton Campbell
Hilton Campbell, Managing Director of Interroll Limited
Speakers
Tim Payne
Tim Payne, Co-founder - Clarus
James Smith
James Smith, UK & European Managing Director - Spacemaker Systems
Gareth Lewis
Gareth Lewis, UK Sales Manager - DC Flooring (UK) Ltd
Dave Berridge
Dave Berridge, Association Secretary (AMHSA) / Director (Emkat Solutions) - AMHSA / Emkat Solutions
David Catherall
David Catherall, Owner and Managing Director - DC Flooring (UK) Ltd
Simon Allen
Simon Allen, Managing Director - Breathe Technologies
Adam Hextall
Adam Hextall, Live Site Commercial Lead - Dematic Ltd